1. HellenBurton
Executive Assistant
hellenburton12@hotmail.com
07725325971
N1 London
I am a charismatic, confident and accomplished EA/PA looking to further my career within Creative and
Media industries.
Thriving under pressure and within busy, creative environments, I love and welcome new challenges. I am
adaptable, flexible and always maintain focus and drive in order to meet deadlines. I possess exceptional
people and communication skills and have an excellent eye for detail.
-Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office/ Gmail/Social Media platforms/PC/Mac.
-Typing speed: 55wpm
Outside of my career I have organised music and cabaret events within the local community.
This involved: sourcing and booking of venues & talent / cost negotiation / PR and marketing / creation &
distribution of promotional material.
I also have an active passion for photography, music, film, vintage fashion and dance.
CAREER
Employer: MTV (maternity cover), London | Dates: November 2015 – November 2016
Position: Executive Assistant to SVP Business & Legal Affairs / Team Assistant – BALA / Music Media &
Licencing
Responsibilities
• Multiple diary management for SVP and team
• Arranging travel/accommodation/restaurants -National and international (US, Russia, Australia,
Europe)
• Arranging Visas
• Liaising with and organising conference calls with Viacom offices and law firms in US, Russia,
Australia, Europe)
• Organisation of passenger cars and couriers
• Main point of contact and ambassador for the SVP & BALA Team responding to correspondence on
behalf of the VP and team when required
• Liaison with production companies and external law firms to arrange the signing of contracts
• Proofreading / CompareRite’s / redactions of contracts
• Responsibility for all filing and administration, keeping databases and systems up to speed;
• Organisation of offsite events – responsibility for venue sourcing, budget management, catering
and schedule
• Event coordination for department annual Christmas lunches, team building days and other
department events
• Creating presentations
• Processing of invoices/expenses for team of 35 people
• Management of travel and expenses budget for the year / monthly budget meetings with the
finance department
• Co-ordinating interviews, training and work experience placements within the team
• Resolve IT/Technical issues by working closely with the global and in-house Desktop Support team
• Setting up new starters on systems and organizing inductions
• Management of the electronic and paper archiving systems

2. Various contracts at: Channel 4 / Omnicom Media Group UK / Bauer Media/ Wieden+Kennedy
/ Chandler Chico Agency | Dates: October 2014 –November 2015
Position: Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant /Project Assistant
Responsibilities
• Support to multiple Executives and Directors (including Creative, Production, HR and Corporate
Affairs)
• Diary/inbox management
• Booking of national/international travel and accommodation (inc visas)
• Arranging of internal/external events and meetings
• Working across different time zones
• Updating/monitoring of social media accounts
• Sourcing and booking of external venues, restaurants and catering
• Coordination of interviews, training and workshops
• Creation of presentations
• Minute taking and agenda preparation
• Liaison with the Marketing department; events / media / promotional material
• Processing expenses / purchase orders
• Liaison with suppliers and distribution companies
• Liaising with key stakeholders / broadcasters
Employer: Bank of England, London | Dates: July 2013 – October 2014
Position: Executive Assistant to Head of Policy Department / Office Manager / Administration Manager
Responsibilities:
• Managing the department’s budget for travel, training, and expenses
• Management of the departments Administrators
• Managing the departments headcount, co-ordinating CV’s and interviews, arranging and providing
staff training
• Handling and processing secret and sensitive data
• Processing Freedom of Information requests
• Liaison with the Press Office regarding events and press
• Communicating with both internal and external stakeholders, often of a high profile
• Promoting an effective administration team within the department and inputting to administrator
performance reviews
• Booking complex international travel for the HoD/Managers
• Extensive diary and inbox management for the HoD and Managers
• Organising internal/external meetings and events
• Preparing documents, letters, reports and presentations
• Minute taking and agenda prep
• Managing multiple tasks and deadlines
Employer: Kings College, London | Dates: July 2010- July 2013
Position: Office Manager and Personal Assistant to Head of Campus Operations
Responsibilities:
• Front of House for the department/first point of contact for students and stakeholders
• Extensive diary and inbox management
• To regularly liaise with the Communications Manager, in order to deliver all communications and
news efficiently and quickly, to staff and students
• Monthly contribution to and distribution of the department’s newsletter
• Management of the department’s Intranet page and staff directory
• Organising meetings, conferences and events for internal and external attendees
• Co-ordinating of on-campus cleaning and maintenance
• Ensuring the smooth running of University events such as graduation, enrolment, exams and
summer schools
• Fire Marshall/Health and Safety responsibilities

3. Employer: Arcadia / Asda Head Office Leeds | Dates: February 2009 –July 2010
Position: Contract Personal Assistant /Administrator – Marketing
Responsibilities:
• PA support to Chief Executive’s and Directors/ Office support
• Dealing with high profile clients, both face to face and via telephone/email
• Direct contact with local press and organisations
• Management of client database
• Booking of travel/organising of internal & external meetings/events
• Competitor research; collating of and presenting
Employer: Leeds City Council, Leeds | Dates: October 2007-February 2009
Position: Personal Assistant and Office Administrator
Responsibilities:
• PA to Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance)
• First and main point of contact for the Chief Executive’s Office
• Daily contact with Councillors, Local MPs and members of the public
• Organising committee and board meetings/ internal & external events (including Award
ceremonies)
• Minute taking and Agenda preparation
• Co-ordination of filing systems and archiving sensitive documents
• Dealing with legal documents and sensitive data
• Processing of Freedom of Information requests
Employer: Media/Creative companies, including Catwalk UK and Republic, Leeds
Dates: July 2005 – October 2007
Position: PA/Administrator/Receptionist/Model booker
Responsibilities:
• PA support to Directors, Buyers and Designers
• Fashion model booker- organising of photo-shoots and casting days
• Administration/office support/reception
Employer: Zara UK Ltd Dates: August 2003 – September 2004 Position: Sales Assistant
Employer: Harvey Nichols Dates: October 2002 – March 2003 Position: Sales Assistant
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Chartered Management Institute, London ’11 | Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management
Leeds Language School ‘08 | Beginners French Language
Leeds College of Art and Design ‘04-05 | College Diploma in Fashion
John Leggott College, Lincolnshire ‘00-02 |A Level’s: Fashion and Textiles & Contemporary Dance
The Snaith Secondary School, E Yorks.‘95-00 |GCSE’s including Maths and English